Science Data-logging Experiment (Part II)

This is a highly time-consuming outdoor lesson involving the use of ICT, before, during and after.

Before lesson
1) Borrow the dataloggers from Mr Leow.
2) Remove the batteries from the PDAs for charging.
3) Replace all the 'AAA' batteries in the dataloggers.
4) Reinstall the batteries into the PDA and test the functionality of all the PDAs and dataloggers as a whole.
5) Install the Addestation software into my laptop.
6) Test the connectivity between the datalogger and my laptop.
7) Re-familiarise with the functionality of the software.
8) Demonstrate and train the pupils on the use of the dataloggers.
9) Carry out a trial experiment.
10) Repeat step 1-4 in preparation for the actual lesson.
11) Search for photos of plants and animals found @ the pond, the tree and the field.
12) Develop these photos and cut them into appropriate size.
13) Re-format lesson plan as demanded by the VP.
14) Prepare PPT and print handouts for lesson.
15) Brief and remind pupils of appropriate conduct, and expected response should the gadgets fail etc., before the show.
16) Remind pupils to bring digital cameras and glue.

During lesson
1) Draw out 39 x laptops, chargers, mouse and extension cables from different locations.
2) Assign reliable pupils in distribution of PCs and brief the rest on the order of laptop collection.
3) Deal with internet connectivity and PC loggin issues.
4) Remind pupils of appropriate conduct, and expected response should the gadgets fail.
5) Re-teach the use of the dataloggers.
6) Re-cap the topics on 'Environment'.
7) Show begins.
8) Brave the hot and humid weather for about 30mins, while taking photos and managing pupils' behavioural issues.
9) Discuss and analyse the data collected by various groups.
10) Complete the questions in the AB.
11) Deal with incessant talkings upon return from eco-garden. Everyone was feeling hot, agitated and restless after the 30-min exposure to the sun.
12) Proceed with situational writing using the laptops.

After lesson
1) Debrief on what has been done well, and what has not.
2) Collect, account for and return laptops, chargers, mouse and extension cables to their respective 'homes'.
3) Ensure that the dataloggers are in the conditions in which they were received.
4) Check the return of dataloggers.
5) Download and mark the emails.
6) Mark all the activity books and assign learning log as homework.
7) Go through the discrepancies and verify the reasonableness of the data collected, after marking.
8) Collect all learning log the next day for marking.
9) Upload photos taken during the experiment onto the class blog.
10) Write all the things-I-did here.

Do it again? Not for the next few years. =)

But u will probably see dataloggers again in sec schs.

I have decided! I am going to teach P3 next year! (",)